The Valve,globe, cataloged under National Stock Number 4820-01-283-1815, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered) of the Valves group. The manufacturer of record is Swagelok Co. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4820-01-283-1815 |
| Primary Part Number | B-18KF8-A |
| Item Name | Valve,globe |
| FSC / FSG | 4820 / 48 — Valves, Nonpowered |
| Manufacturer | Swagelok Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flow Control Device | NEEDLE |
| Connection Style | PLAIN,OPTIONAL END(PIPE) ALL ENDS |
| Connection Type | THREADED INTERNAL PIPE ALL ENDS |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT THRU |
| Operating Pressure | 3000.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) MAXIMUM SINGLE RESPONSE LBS |
| Bonnet Type | INSIDE SCREW |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND ALL ENDS |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.500 INCHES ALL ENDS IN |
| Bonnet Attachment Method | THREADED |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY BODY |
| Thread Series Designator | NPT ALL ENDS |
| Valve Operation Method | MANUAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| B-18KF8-A PRIMARY | Swagelok Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B-18KF8-A | 5/9 Secondary reference Whitey Co |
NSN 4820-01-283-1815 is a Valve,globe, manufactured by Swagelok Co, classified under FSC 4820, Valves, Nonpowered. Status: active.
NSN 4820-01-283-1815 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: B-18KF8-A (Swagelok Co).
Key specifications for B-18KF8-A: Flow Control Device: NEEDLE; Connection Style: PLAIN,OPTIONAL END(PIPE) ALL ENDS; Connection Type: THREADED INTERNAL PIPE ALL ENDS; Style Designator: STRAIGHT THRU. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 4820-01-283-1815 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.